Berean Standard Bible
“Surely in vain I have kept my heart pure; in innocence I have washed my hands.”
Asaph confesses that he nearly lost his footing when he saw the wicked prosper. In this verse he voices his frustration at what seems pointless integrity.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Surely in vain I have kept my heart pure; in innocence I have washed my hands.
World English Bible (WEB)
Surely I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocence,
King James Version (KJV)
Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocency.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Surely in vain have I cleansed my heart, And washed my hands in innocency;
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
As for me, I have made my heart clean to no purpose, washing my hands in righteousness;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Verdaderamente en vano he limpiado mi corazón, y lavado mis manos en inocencia;
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
¿De qué me sirvió mantener mi corazón limpio y cuidarme de no hacer maldad?
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